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CONTENTS
WELCOME TO BURLINGTON MAGAZINE
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Publisher’s Letter
COVER STORY
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Burlington Beer Works Brewery and Restaurant Co-op
ASK THE EXPERT
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Real Estate
COMMUNITY NEWS
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Volunteers Needed for Little Alamance Creek Clean Up
COMMUNITY NEWS
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October is Adopt a Dog Month
FEATURE
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WOODS OF TERROR
COMMUNITY EVENTS
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RECIPE
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Chicken Chili
COMMUNITY NEWS
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Community Collaborates to Host Successful Pet Resource & Awareness Event
ZOO ZEAL
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North Carolina Zoo Welcomes Home Its Gorilla Troop
CROSSWORD PUZZLE
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Contributors Sherry Johnson, Heather McWilliams, Gavin Johnson, City of Burlington, Lauren Johnson
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Infuse your life with action. Don’t wait for it to happen. Make it happen. Make your own future. Make your own hope. Make your own love. And whatever your beliefs, honor your creator, not by passively waiting for grace to come down from upon high, but by doing what you can to make grace happen... yourself, right now, right down here on Earth. - Bradley Whitford
Welcome to Burlington Magazine
Dear Readers, Each month when I deliver the magazines to local businesses, I am humbled by the reactions of the business owners and customers who jump to grab one – sometimes when I leave a doctor’s office, by the time I put the magazines in two or three different spots in the office everyone has picked up their copy. That warms my heart and tells me that what I do with this magazine matters, so from all of us at Burlington Magazine and our advertisers, we thank you! There are so many events coming up that we just can’t highlight them all, but several things that are near and dear to me are blood drives and animal rescue. There are many coming up to support both and I urge you to do your part – I know from experience that giving blood is a life saving appointment, and I urge you if you are able to give so that someone else’s life might be saved. Fall is here, and along with festivals and fairs comes ... FOOTBALL. This month’s Chicken Chili recipe is perfect for serving up to a group of friends over on a Sunday afternoon to watch football. It was a recent crowd favorite at the Four Saints Brewing Company’s St. Augustine’s Chili Cook-off in Asheboro. Have fun, enjoy and keep reading!!
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“Located in the historic downtown, we believe that a strong community is built around engaged businesses that give back to their community and that there is no better model than the co-op for this purpose. Our owners are not just owners of a brewery and restaurant; they are also owners of an engine driving the revitalization of Burlington.” Although they looked at many buildings in and around The co-op was founded in 2013 and they have been holding Burlington, their eye was firmly focused on downtown. The co-op needed 1,000 owners in order to raise the funds to ownership events and drives since that time at many of the purchase the building that has stood empty for too many local downtown years at the corner businesses in “Located in the historic downtown, we believe that a of South Main the area. The strong community is built around engaged businesses that and Front Streets. reason they are Fortunately, give back to their community and that there is no better creating a co-op the former model than the co-op for this purpose. Our owners are for the brewery owners were not just owners of a brewery and restaurant; they are also in the process is the people. owners of an engine driving the revitalization of Burlington.” of renovating What downtown the 8,000 sq. ft. Burlington needs building with is people – eating, shopping, having fun. Too many people an eye toward having a restaurant occupy the space. In leave Burlington and drive to Raleigh, Asheville, Greensboro addition to all new steel frame construction and windows and Winston-Salem to visit breweries. The co-op will on the lower level and larger arched windows on the bring the traffic to downtown and everyone will benefit. second floor, they created space for a rooftop terrace It creates a network of people pulling together to see overlooking both Main and Front Streets. downtown Burlington grow and flourish. That’s what will The building is still in desperate need of renovation and make this venture successful, the people. owntown Burlington is that much closer to getting a locally owned brewery since Burlington Beer Works Brewery and Restaurant Co-op purchased the former Biller’s Jewelers building on the corner of Front and South Main Street, across from the Depot. Ian Baltutis and the Co-op Board have big plans for downtown and they are finally coming to fruition.
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the project will take approximately 12 to 14 months to complete before they are able to open in late 2016/early 2017. They hope to preserve many of the historic aspects of the building, including much of the brick work and the beautiful tin ceilings, which are in good shape under many layers of peeling paint. Structurally, the building is sound and just needs to be configured for the kitchen in the back of the building, and the five barrel brewing area where people can view the operation behind glass partitions. Once open, the Brewery will have three distinct dining experiences, Ian told Burlington Magazine. On the ground floor, they envision a family friendly atmosphere, where people can bring their children for dinner and relax in a welcoming environment. On the second floor, there is space for a large bar and it will have more of a pub feel with beautiful light coming in from large arched windows all around the room. There is a separate space for special private dinners, home brewing classes, and small community events towards the back on the second floor. The rooftop is another place where there will be a small bar and food available for more romantic, intimate dining when the weather is good, with room to expand the footprint in the future. In addition to the space inside the building, the city of Burlington has been widening the sidewalks on both sides of the building and Ian mentioned they will have a sidewalk patio during the warmer months. With plenty of spaces along the streets and with large public lots nearby, parking will never been an issue.
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Closer to opening, they will hire a chef, a brew master and a general manager, who will all work closely together with the Company Shops Co-op sourcing local ingredients for both the beer and the food offered. From the kitchen, they will have burgers, chicken sandwiches, fish ’n chips, salads and other casual pub grub. The majority of the beer brewed on site will be for consumption at the brewery, but they will offer personal growlers and perhaps eventually kegs for purchase for special events. The co-op has many home brewers from the East of Elon Home Brewing Cooperative as members and the recipes for the ales and lagers that Burlington Beer Works will feature will come from those submitted by these members. There is talk of a tasting and voting event to pick the recipes that will be used at the Brewery. In every way, this is an inclusive, owner run operation. At some point in the future, Ian also sees working on collaborations with other local breweries in the area. When asked if they would be offering live music at the brewery, Ian told me that they want to bring the people downtown, but they want all the local businesses to benefit and there are many other options downtown better suited to hearing live music. Their mission is simply stated: “We will create a community-owned social hub in Downtown Burlington by establishing a family friendly business to serve high quality food and beer; founded on the purpose of inspiring local brewers and local beer, supporting local farmers, and reinvesting in Downtown Burlington.� Now that they have reached 1,000 owners and been able to purchase the building for the brewery, fundraising efforts will kick into high gear over the next few months. The co-op needs to raise approximately $400,000 to help offset the costs of the approximately $1.2 million to renovate and purchase all the equipment needed to open. Preferred stock in the co-op will
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be sold at owner events beginning later this month in $200 increments. Ownership is still available at the $125 price, and with the brewery now firmly on the horizon, it’s the best time to get in on the ground floor. October 29th at Alamance Country Club from 5:30 to 7:30 pm Burlington Beer Works is hosting the first of these events and Ian hopes to unveil the plans for the final layout of the brewery at that time. November 16th the brewery building itself at 302 South Main Street will be open for tours beginning at 6:30 pm, and a fundraising event to follow will be held at the Company Shops Market, just down the street. Check their website www. burlingtonbeerworks.coop and “like” them on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/ Burlington-Beer-Works-580453555348138/) for more information and to stay informed about upcoming events. Purchase preferred stock or an ownership package for the holidays and give a gift that is guaranteed to please the beer lovers in your family.
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a handful of ways to improve the appearance of your home. 1. I nstall a bold-looking door in a vibrant color or one with a custom design. This helps the home stand out from other properties in the neighborhood. 2. E dge the driveway to create a distinct border between the driveway and the lawn or other landscaping features. This helps homes appear neat and well kept. 3. U se outdoor lighting to make a home more inviting. Outdoor lighting also makes properties safer to traverse at night. 4. C lean a home’s exterior to remove mildew or discolorations from the siding, driveway, patio, and other outdoor elements. 5. I mprove landscapes with fresh plants and seasonal color. Homeowners without the time to plant can consider container gardens, which don’t take much time to assemble but still add appeal to a home’s exterior. 6. P rune planting beds and add new mulch to restore color. 7. Add shutters and accent trim to a home’s exterior to improve on the beauty of the house. 8. I nstall new fencing or give a fresh coat of paint or stain to an existing fence. 9. R eplace concrete paths with tile or stone walkways to make entryways more impressive and inviting.
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WOULDN’T YOU LIKE TO OWN A BREWERY? NOW YOU CAN!
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October is Adopt-A-Dog Month
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ctober is Adopt-A-Dog Month and Burlington Animal Services is having a ½ Price Adoption Special, October 17th – October 31st. You can adopt any dog for only $45. This special adoption fee still includes spay/neuter, basic shots, a 1 year rabies vaccination, and heartworm or Felv/FIV testing and 30 days free Trupanion Pet Insurance.
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Photos by Lois Dixon Regular adoption fees are $90 for dogs and will resume on Monday, November 2nd. Call 336-578-0343 with questions or for additional information. Learn more about Burlington Animal Services and view available adoptable animals at www.BurlingtonNC.gov/pets. Burlington Animal Services is located at 221 Stone Quarry Road, Haw River, NC and is open from 8 am to 5 pm Monday through Friday and 10 am to 4 pm on Saturdays.
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ombie Apocalypse? Arachnophobia? Horror Movies come to life? No, it’s not another night watching reruns on TV. It’s the time of year when Haunted Attractions open all over the area. One of the best attractions on the East Coast is located in Greensboro. For the staff at Woods of Terror, the season starts long before you begin to think about Halloween costumes. They come together in early August, preparing the attractions, building new sets, hiring and training their staff for the year, and making their costumes. Many of their staff are from Randolph County and the training they receive in theatrical makeup, costumes, and acting is awesome. When I lived in Charlotte, my family had season passes to Carowinds, and my favorite time of year was when the entire park turned into Scarowinds! I went every night with my friends, and got to know the people who worked there. At the time, I was so envious that they got to work there and scare people every night.
Story by Sherry B. Johnson
by Lauren Johnson Photos provided by Woods of Terror
Woods of Terror is my home away from home; the actors and staff are like my family. When it’s off season, all I can think about is going back. During the season it absorbs every aspect of my life. Saturday, September 19th is Friends and Family night, and my heart is pounding with anticipation. I am eager and enthusiastic to start the season. My excitement is fueling the effort I am putting into everything I do. It makes me remember to take care of myself. In-season I eat, sleep, and breathe Woods; every second of every day is spent in preparation for when we’re all together, in the Woods, scaring the pants off of our victims! Take today for an example: I woke up early, which, if you know anything about me is surprising. I told myself “Today is the last training before dress rehearsal. Be ready.” So I ate breakfast and I drank two bottles of water. It makes you think about taking care of yourself, and being alert and healthy while you’re down in the Woods so you can give it your all. I ran errands, buying make www.BurlingtonMagNC.com
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up and other accessories for my costume. Afterwards I came home and made the center-piece of my costume, but I ran out of time, and had to finish it on the way to Woods. (Don’t worry, I wasn’t driving!) We had our last training session before we open. and it was awesome. This year will be one of the best ones yet. I still have to finish my costume before Saturday, which means adding spikes to my boots, adding spikes and patches to my shirt, and making my own prop. While doing all of these things, I am learning so much in the process. That’s the thing I love about Woods; it teaches you things you can take and use from your everyday life. We have also learned fire safety, and what to do in a medical emergency. They encourage us to use our right brain and create our own characters, dialog, costumes, and props. The training we go through is so in-depth and elaborate that everything we learn is a trade secret, and we are not allowed to share it
with outsiders. My absolute favorite thing about Woods of Terror is the fact that I am helping Eddie McLaurin, the owner – my boss – fulfill his dream. Every actor, volunteer, security staff, Midway staff, maintenance staff, and senior staff is there for that purpose. We don’t do it for the money – we do it because we enjoy it. It fills us with excitement and joy, and the feeling of being a part of something; a part of something so wonderful, so exhilarating, and so absolutely hectic and crazy. I love being a part of it, and I love learning and incorporating the things I learn there into my everyday life. It makes me happy, and determined. It makes me want to do and be my very best. We strive to be the best: and we are. If you like being scared, startled, creeped out, or terrified… come to Woods of Terror and let us terrify you. www.BurlingtonMagNC.com
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Community Events October 29th - 31st - Take a Ride on the Dark Side!
Come out to Burlington City Park, 1333 Overlook Road, Burlington, NC in support of the Alamance County Arts Council. Take a ride on the dark side on board the Haunted Halloween Train. Creep on board for some thrills and shrills with scenes along the track of a circus that has been possessed. When this train leaves the safety of the station, you are tossed into the hands of the unknown. The fun starts every evening at 6:30p.m., and the price is $5. Make sure you don’t miss this family fun event. It will be Spooktacular. Assistance with this project comes from Studio 1 and the Burlington Recreation and Parks Department. For more information, please call the Alamance Arts Council at 336.226.4495 or the Burlington Parks & Recreation Department at 336.222.5030. You can purchase tickets at www.btowneventsnc.com.
October 31st - Dark in the Park!
Come out and ride the amusement rides, enter the costume contest, play carnival games presented by local non-profit groups, and enjoy an evening of Halloween fun at City Park on Saturday, October 31st. Walk over to Field #1 for costume contest (5:30p). At 9p turn your eyes to the sky for the annual aerial Halloween Fireworks show.
November 7th - Downtown Burlington Food Truck Rodeo Food Trucks coming to downtown Burlington on November 7th from 1 to 6 pm. There will be a beer garden on Davis street from Spring to Main Street, and the food trucks will be parked along Main and Davis streets. With something for everyone, this is sure to be a crowd pleaser – come on out and join the fun!! Great live music and lots of food!!
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RECIPE
Chicken Chili Just in time for Fall and the cooler temperatures, here is a Chicken Chili recipe that is sure to please.
Ingredients: • 6 chicken breasts • Salt and freshly ground black pepper • 4 lg onions, chopped • 10 lg cloves garlic, minced • 4 tbsp vegetable oil • 2 bottles Brown Ale (any good amber ale will do) • 4 tsp oregano • 1/2 cup chili powder (more or less to taste) • 4 tbsp ground cumin • 12 chicken boullion cubes • 1/2 cup water • 2 cans tomato sauce • 1 can tomato paste • 2 cans kidney beans, drained • 1 can pinto beans, drained Directions: 1. To poach chicken, preheat oven to 350°. Sprinkle chicken with salt & pepper, place in baking dish and add ½ cup water. Cover with buttered parchment paper, butter side down and cook until chicken is done. 2. I n a large saucepan, sauté garlic and onions in oil until soft. Add the beer, oregano, chili powder, cumin, boullion cubes, water, tomato sauce and paste. Bring to a boil over moderately high heat, reduce heat to low and simmer uncovered for 1½ hours, stirring ocassionally. 3. S tir in beans and chicken, simmer 10 to 15 minutes. Optional: Serve over white or brown rice with the following topping options. • Fresh tomato, chopped • Black Olives, sliced • Cheddar Cheese, shredded • Onions, diced • Avocados, chunked • Sour Cream • Fresh cilantro, finley chopped www.BurlingtonMagNC.com
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COMMUNITY COLLABORATES TO HOST SUCCESSFUL PET RESOURCE & AWARENESS DAY EVENT
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he rain on Saturday, September 26th didn’t stop volunteers from six area animal services organizations from meeting at the Elmira Community Center in Burlington to host the firstever, Pet Resource and Awareness Day. Over 45 individuals representing animal welfare organizations from across the County joined in partnership to transform the Elmira Community Center into a vaccine clinic and resource hub for this one-day resource event. Event partners included: Burlington Animal Services, the Humane Society of Alamance County, AnimalKind, Friends of Mebane’s Animals, Old North Canine Rescue and Sparkle Cat Rescue. Free vaccinations, low/no cost spay/neuter vouchers, pet food, collars, leashes and valuable information about the services available to struggling pet owners were all made possible during Pet Resource Awareness Day because of donations provided by: PetSense Mebane, Iron Will Mobile Vet, Dr. Morgan Thomas, Lowes Foods Mebane, the Alamance County Health Department, the Humane Society of the United States and the City of Burlington. TNT Championship Wrestling wrestlers volunteered and signed autographs for fans waiting in line. In just four hours, 362 free rabies vaccinations were administered. Additionally, 290 dogs received Distemper/
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Parvo (DA2PPv) vaccinations and 74 cats were given Feline Distemper combo (FVRCP) vaccinations, at no charge. These vaccinations were donated by the Humane Society of the United States and were administered by Dr. John Parks and Dr. Chelsey Miller of Iron Will Mobile Vets and Dr. Morgan Thomas of Piedmont Veterinary Clinic, who each donated their time and expertise along with Alamance County Health Department veterinarian Dr. Ralph Houser and Burlington Animal Services and Creekside Animal Clinic veterinarian Dr. Jennifer Carne. Pet owner, Shelby Obyrne brought her pet to the event and said “I was there and would like to thank everyone that made this event possible. Tanks for helping my pets and giving me the information to get more help if I need it. Thanks again to all you amazing people.” James Kane of Sparkle Cat Rescue said, “we had a great day helping put on this community event! It was very rewarding and a true show of what local rescues and government agencies can do together.” While attending the Pet Resource and Awareness Day, pet owners in Alamance County were able to qualify to receive low and no cost spay/neuter vouchers through AnimalKind. Dog owners currently tethering their pets were able to meet with Friends of Mebane’s Animals about assistance with fencing through their Freedom Fences Program. Many
Burlington dog owners were especially interested in this program, which is available to all qualified county residents, in order to comply with Burlington’s anti-tethering ordinance. Friends of Mebane’s Animals also helped educate pet owners about how they can receive ongoing assistance with pet food. Pet Resource and Awareness Day was an overwhelming success as it brought pet owners directly in contact with the organizations poised to offer necessary assistance. The ultimate goal is to introduce the community to resources that keep healthy pets at home with their families and out of the animal shelter or animal rescue organizations. “This was a terrific opportunity for families with pets to connect with needed services and resources available in
our community for their furry, four-legged family members. When animal welfare agencies and individuals come together and work supportively and cooperatively with each other we are able to help more pets and families. Burlington Animal Services is very proud of the work our partner agencies do and the work we are collectively doing for pets and people in our county. ” said Animal Services Director Jess Arias. Pet Awareness and Resource Day may be over, but resources to help pet owners in need remain available yearround. A comprehensive Pet Resource Guide is available online here: http://www.burlingtonnc.gov/DocumentCenter/ View/7495.
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ZOO Zeal
Story by Gavin Johnson Photos provided by NC Zoo Staff
North Carolina Zoo Welcomes Home its Gorilla Troop
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he North Carolina Zoo is proud to announce that one of its most popular exhibits has officially reopened.
To make room for a larger gorilla troop, zookeepers closed the gorilla exhibit back in January, while construction was underway. This paved the way for expanded off exhibit holding areas. “During construction, we moved all of our gorillas to an off-exhibit holding facility that we have here on site,” Jennifer Ireland, curator of mammals at the zoo.
The newly renovated exhibit features the zoo’s threeyear old male gorillas Bomassa and Apollo, along with their mothers Jamani and Olympia. The zoo is already benefiting from the larger off exhibit gorilla holding facility. The gorilla troop also now includes adult male, Mosuba; adult female, Rosie along with sixyear old male, Hadari. They arrived in Asheboro earlier this year from the Henry Doorly Zoo in Omaha, Neb.
After a 30 day quarantine, which is required for all new animals at the zoo, the new gorillas were introduced to the other gorillas at the zoo. The introduction took place Like many animals and exhibits at the zoo, the gorilla in the zoo’s mammal holding area while renovations to habitat not only provides a unique experience to zoo visitors, the exhibit also helps staff at the zoo to educate the gorilla exhibit were being completed. the public about the dangers that some animals face in “We were surprised the introduction between the two the wild. new groups went so well,” Ireland said. “They all get along really well.” “One of the important things that the zoo does is not only give people the opportunity to see animals like gorillas, but also helping to preserve them in the wild,” said Rich Bergl, Curator of Conservation at the zoo. “One of the main things we do is work with rangers that are involved in anti-poaching efforts in Africa.”
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Mosuba, who is the zoo’s first silverback gorilla in nearly two years, will serve as a role model to the younger male gorillas. “Gorillas are really popular, and I think they’ll actually be even more popular now,” Ireland said. “We have a six
year-old male who just moved in, and he loves to hang out an interact with guests in front of the glass, and our three year-old boys love to play.” The zoo’s playful young gorillas along with the other members of the gorilla troop are on exhibit every day at the zoo providing a fun and educational experience for zoo visitors. Saturday, September 19, discover the amazing lives of gorillas and chimpanzees and learn about the zoo’s world-wide ape conservation efforts.
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